Press Releases

President Bola Tinubu sends heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Jumoke Okoya-Thomas, former lawmaker, prominent Lagos politician, and socialite, on her birthday on January 20, 2026. The President also congratulates the top politician on her new chieftaincy title as Otun Iyalode of Lagos, to be conferred by Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Osuolale Akinolu, on January 24, 2024. […]

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said the opening of Nigeria House in Davos reflects the country’s renewed seriousness, readiness, and resolve to take its place as an active participant in shaping global economic conversations. He observed that while nations do not prosper in isolation, Nigeria’s future growth depends on deliberate, structured engagement with […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expresses sadness over the passing of Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu, a revered Islamic scholar and Chief Imam of Ilorin, who died at the age of 75. President Tinubu extends his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Imam, the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, the Ilorin Emirate Council, […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake, on his re-election as Chairman of the Africa Minerals Strategic Group (AMSG), a forum of ministers in charge of mining and solid minerals on the continent. AMSG aims to maximise the benefits for Africans from Africa’s vast mineral resources. Mr […]

President Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the passing of renowned businessman and leader of the business community in Kano, Alhaji Bature Abdulaziz, who died over the weekend. The President described his death as a loss felt beyond the Kano business community but across many parts of Nigeria in view of the deceased’s influence on […]

President Bola Tinubu congratulates Dr Adewale Bashir Adeniyi, Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), on his 60th birthday on January 19. The President rejoices with the Comptroller-General on the milestone, marked by years of dedicated service to the nation, hard work, and a commitment to excellence. As the Customs boss, Adeniyi has instituted landmark […]

President Bola Tinubu congratulates the Nigerian national team, Super Eagles, for Saturday’s bronze medal victory at the 2025 African Cup of Nations. The President commends the Super Eagles for putting behind them the disappointment of the semi-final loss to host nation Morocco last Wednesday. The Super Eagles overpowered Egypt, defeating the seven-time AFCON winner, in […]

In what obviously was an endorsement and upliftment of the Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) spirit of unity and togetherness, Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, today witnessed the swearing into office and inauguration of President S.E Mamadi Doumbouya as the President of Guinea Conakry. The inauguration of President […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returns to Nigeria today after he and some of his ministers participated in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW2026). On the sidelines of the summit, Nigeria signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The agreement aims to deepen economic cooperation, boost bilateral trade and […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Conakry, the capital of Guinea, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of President-elect Mamady Doumbouya. The Vice President was received by senior Guinean government officials and members of the Nigerian diplomatic corps ahead of the official ceremony, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sorrow at the passing of Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, the Chief Imam of Nghar village in the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, who passed away at 92. The late Imam Abubakar shot into national and international prominence for hiding over 200 Christians in 2018, during the communal […]